STATE VETERANS COMMISSION MEETING June 1, 2018 CURRENT AND FUTURE - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

STATE VETERANS’ COMMISSION MEETING June 1, 2018

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CURRENT AND FUTURE UNIT MOBILIZATIONS

As of 15MAY18

OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN 201 RHS (193)-TS- 3 PAX

171 SFS- OIR- 17 PAX

201 RHS (111)- TS- 2 PAX

193 AO

112 COS (111)- TS- 10 PAX 171 ARW- ALERT STATUS (HS)- 35 PAX 488 220 195 739 632 632 632 773 773 773 631 779 753 748 748 780 FY18

Total Number Mobilized / Projected, by month: 1902 CCD - 2 PAX 111 ATKW- RPA (HS)- 36 PAX 171 ARW - UFG - Returned

• OIR - 18 pax
• 28 pax

171 ARW- OFS- 125 PAX

• 52 pax

8 FICO- 25 pax 28 MP CO - 163 PAX 28th HQ DIV & HQ B - 519 PAX C 1-151 - 26 PAX 1928 SPT DET - 5 PA

Total PANG Mobilized: 835

Current ANG Unit Airmen Mob: 233 Current ANG Individual Mob: 36 Total: ANG Mob: 269 ARNG Unit Soldiers in Theater: 545 ARNG Soldiers at MOB/DEMOB/WTU Site: 1 ARNG Individual Mob: 20 Total ARNG Mob: 566

VISN 4 Access – Fiscal Year 2018 (to date) Wait Times

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June 2018 Update

Clinics Number of Appointments Wait <30 Days Wait <30 Days Average Wait ALL 1,357,679 1,298,949 97.1% 3.9 Mental Health 197,460 191,410 98.5% 2.7 Primary Care 308,247 303,307 98.4% 3.7 Specialty Care 524,267 482,162 94.9% 5.8

VISN 4 Access – Current Average Wait Times

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June 2018 Update

VISN 4 Facility Primary Care Mental Health Care New Patients Returning Patients New Patients Returning Patients James E. Van Zandt VAMC 15 4 8 2 Abie Abraham HCC 14 1 9 1 Coatesville VAMC 12 2 6 4 Erie VAMC 24 8 7 1 Lebanon VAMC 13 4 13 2 Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VAMC 19 14 11 1 VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System 13 (Hz) 28 (UD) 8 (Hz) 8 (UD) 8 (Hz) 6 (UD) 2 (Hz) 2 (UD) Wilkes‐Barre VAMC 19 2 13 6 Wilmington VAMC 22 3 9 2

Data updated 4/23/18 with wait times for last 30 days.

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VISN 4 Trust Data – Inpatients

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June 2018 Update

Statement for Response

All of FY16 All of FY17 FY18 thru Jan

“I got the service I needed”

(Effectiveness)

88.1 87.8 89 “It was easy to get the service I needed”

(Ease)

83.4 83.5 82.1 “I felt like a valued customer”

(Emotion)

84.3 84 86.6 “I trust VA to fulfill our country’s commitment to Veterans”

(Trust)

83.6 84 87.7

% of responses with agree or strongly agree

VISN 4 Trust Data – Outpatients

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June 2018 Update

Statement for Response

All of FY16 All of FY17 FY18 thru Jan

“I got the service I needed”

(Effectiveness)

85.9 86 88.1 “It was easy to get the service I needed”

(Ease)

79.1 80.2 81 “I felt like a valued customer”

(Emotion)

80.5 81.7 82 “I trust VA to fulfill our country’s commitment to Veterans”

(Trust)

75.3 77.7 81.7

% of responses with agree or strongly agree

VISN 4 Trust Data – Specialty Care Outpatients

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June 2018 Update

Statement for Response

All of FY16 All of FY17 FY18 thru Jan

“I got the service I needed”

(Effectiveness)

84.2 84.8 85.8 “It was easy to get the service I needed”

(Ease)

75.8 77.9 77.8 “I felt like a valued customer”

(Emotion)

79.2 79.3 79.7 “I trust VA to fulfill our country’s commitment to Veterans”

(Trust)

73.9 76.2 76.5

% of responses with agree or strongly agree

VISN 4 Care in the Community

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June 2018 Update

Care in the Community Consults (Scheduled and Completed) Fiscal Year 2016 64,013 Fiscal Year 2017 70,193 Fiscal Year 2018 (to date as of April 30) 43,806 Provider Agreements October 2016 789 December 2017 1,617 February 2018 1,718 April 2018 1,743

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Special Assistant/PIRO Update

As of June 2018

Governors Advisory Council for Veterans Services – May 16, 2018 Health and Behavioral Services continue to expand Veteran‐Centric Fairweather Lodge Visits/Update Carlisle PA, Newville PA and Lebanon Pa, working Lackawanna County DMVA participated in 6 Opioid Warm Hand‐off Summits in March/April Joint Committee for reducing Homelessness for Veterans Resources are being identified and consolidated by county New sub‐committed formed for Transitioning Homeless Veterans includes incarcerated Veterans Suicide Prevention PEER Committee is “On Fire!” Mental Health First Aid courses are being held and are full Suicide Prevention Resources document has been created/maintained Community interactions are increasing We are growing our community partnerships on a daily basis New Vitae Wellness and Recovery Retreat Premier Addiction Treatment Centers Single County Authorities New providers throughout the Commonwealth

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Special Assistant/PIRO Update

As of June 2018

Korea Commemoratives – We have been advised that a new edition of Korea Reborn – Hyundai Edition and Korea Reborn – Kia Edition have been published and Are available for distribution. We have requested a number of these books which should Be delivered in June 2018.

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BUREAU OF VETERANS’ HOMES

As of 30 APR 18

Current Licensure Status

Regulatory Agency DVVH GMVC HVH PSSH SEVC SWVC

Date of Last Inspection - Status

PA Department

• f Health

02/06/2018 Full Standard Licensure Status

01/26/2018

Full Standard Licensure Status 12/15/2017 Full Standard Licensure Status 11/02/2017 Full Standard Licensure Status 10/11/2017 Full Standard Licensure Status 09/15/2017 Full Standard Licensure Status

PA Department

• f Human

Services

03/2017 Full Standard Licensure Status License Vacated on 11/27/2012 11/2017 Full Standard Licensure Status 08/2017 Full Standard Licensure Status 03/2017 Full Standard Licensure Status License Vacated on 01/16/2015

US Department

• f Veterans

Affairs

04/2017 Full Standard Licensure Status 03/2017 Full Standard Licensure Status 01/2017 Full Standard Licensure Status 03/2017 Full Standard Licensure Status 02/2017 Full Standard Licensure Status 05/2017 Full Standard Licensure Status

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BUREAU OF VETERANS’ HOMES

As of 30 APR 18

Upcoming Events for the Pennsylvania Veterans’ Homes

State Veterans’ Homes Week, June 10‐16, 2018 Events across the homes during the week are for the residents, staff and veteran service communities. Some Highlights:

Delaware Valley Veterans’ home Sunday, June 10 11a.m., Kickoff Picnic Southwestern Veterans’ Center Wednesday, June 13 1 p.m., Carnival Southeastern Veterans’ Center Wednesday, June 13 7:15 p.m., Chester City Band Pennsylvania Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home Thursday, June 14 1 p.m., Carnival Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home Thursday, June 14 9:15 a.m., Flag Ceremony 10 a.m., Carnival Gino Merli Veterans’ Center Friday, June 15 2 p.m., Carnival

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BUREAU OF VETERANS’ HOMES

As of 30 APR 18

Upcoming Events for the Pennsylvania Veterans’ Homes

ANNUAL TAG FISHING TOURNAMENT, TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018, 10 a.m. Veterans from the Delaware Valley Veterans’ Home, the Southeastern Veterans’ Center, and the Gino Merli Veterans Center will meet at: The Dauphin County Anglers and Conservationists location, 201 Clarks Valley Rd., Dauphin, PA, 17018

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PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY VETERANS TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE

$800,000

0% 50% 100%

FY 15‐16 FY 16‐17 FY 17‐18

525 Claimants

• n the program

Lapse $0 Projected Expenditures $ 61,868 Expended $ 738,132

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As of 14 May 2018 436 Claimants 535 Claimants

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PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY BLIND VETERANS PENSION

$222,000

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

104 Veterans

• n the program

Lapse $ 29,850 Projected Expenditure $ 15,600 Expended $ 176,550

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As of 14 May 2018

116 Claimants 108 Claimants

FY 15‐16 FY 16‐17

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PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY AMPUTEE & PARALYZED VETERANS PENSION

$3,714,000

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Lapse $ 314,700 Projected Expenditure $ 285,750 Expended $ 3,113,550

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As of 14 May 2018

1,811 Claimants 1,842 Claimants

FY 15‐16 FY 16‐17 1,903 Claimants FY 17‐18

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PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY EDUCATIONAL GRATUITY

As of 15 Jan 14

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As of 14 May 2018

0% 50% 100%

$125,000

134 Claimants 138 Claimants

Lapse $0 Projected Expenditure $ 3,077.50 Expended $ 121,922.50

142 Claimants on program

149 Claimants Projected FY 16‐17 FY 17‐18 FY 15‐16

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PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY DISABLED VETERANS TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM

As of 15 Jan 14

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As of 14 May 2018

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PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY DISABLED VETERANS’ RETX PROGRAM

As of 15 Jan 14

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As of 14 May 2018

*676 Applications Received since 17 March 2018

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PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY PERSIAN GULF VETERANS BENEFIT PROGRAM

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As of 14 May 2018

Total Applications: 12,445 Payments Sent: 9,573 Total Payments: $ 4,051,737.50 Average Payment: $423.25 Average Processing Time: 6.34 days

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PERSIAN GULF BONUS PROGRAM SUMMARY MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

As of 15 Jan 14

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As of 14 May 2018

OVERALL MFRAP CONTRIBUTIONS - FY 2005 THRU 14 MAY 2018 TOTAL PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS $ 125,203.80 DEPT OF REVENUE - PIT DONATIONS $ 1,687,664.45 TOTAL ALL CONTRIBUTIONS - PRIVATE & PIT DONATIONS $ 1,812,868.25 APPROVED GRANT APPLICATION PAYMENTS $ 816,263.86 ACCOUNT BALANCE $ 996,604.39

Pennsylvania Veterans Memorial Trust Fund Beginning Trust Fund Balance (July 1, 2017) $437,082.29 Grants Received Public / Private Donations $6,051.50 Interest $4,371.84 Refunds of Expenditures $171.96 Total Receipts $10,595.30 Expenses ($77,252.19) Ending Balance $370,425.19

PENNSYLVANIA VETERANS MEMORIAL

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As of 30 Apr 2018

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ODAGVA / ACT 66 SUMMARY

As of 16 May 18

FY 17 - 18 Claims, Compensation and Pension Summary Year to Date Claims Submitted Year to Date Value of Awards 27,942 $116,378,821.00 FY 16 - 17 Claims, Compensation and Pension Summary Year to Date Claims Submitted Year to Date Value of Awards 40,818 $179,368,987.00

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OUTREACH ENGAGEMENTS

As of 16 May 18

Outreach Statistics

1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Year to Date Outreach Events Supported 43 38 13 10 104 Mobile Outreach Van Events 40 31 7 9 87 Veteran Interactions 695 414 372 123 1,604 Claim referrals to County Directors and Service Organizations 111 52 47 15 225 Legislator Attended Events 17 16 3 3 39 Notes

• Two outreach vans are operational and supporting outreach events

Upcoming Events – June

• Legislative Events – Rep. Murt Military Family Day
• Events – Sons of the American Legion Veterans Appreciation, 33rd Donald Jones Memorial Event, Vettes

for Vets Car Show, Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony, Vietnam Veterans Recognition Ceremony, Bradford County Veterans Picnic, TAGPA State Homes Fishing Derby,

• Legislators Attending Events – Representatives Keller, Culver, Krueger‐Braneky, Dowling, Metcalfe

and McNeill

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VETERANS’ TRUST FUND

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As of 16 May 18

S:\VA_Share\Chief, Division of Reintegration and Outreach\SVC Slide Presentations\SVC Slides SFY 17‐18

VTF Report VTF Report Source Week Month to Date Fiscal Year Total Total # HOV Sold Appropriation Transfer to VTF $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,700,000.00 HOV License Plate $0.00 $45.00 $3,945.00 263 $44,040.00 2,936 PA Monuments LP $0.00 $3,013.00 $4,439.00 193 $20,355.00 885 HOV Motorcycle License Plate $0.00 $0.00 $435.00 29 $2,400.00 160 Checkoff & Donations $28,420.00 $68,685.00 $1,485,120.50 $7,389,029.93 Veterans Trust Fund Online Donations $0.00 $0.00 $830.00 $3,835.00 Interest $0.00 $0.00 $26,377.69 $56,838.89 VSO $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $700,000.00 PENNDOT Costs (SFY 16‐17) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $194,000.00 PENNDOT Costs (SFY 15‐16) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $194,000.00 PENNDOT Costs (SFY 14‐15) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $194,000.00 PENNDOT Costs (SFY 13‐14) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $194,000.00 VTF Grant NOFA (SFY 17‐18) $275,000.00 $275,000.00 $248,446.53 $275,000.00 VTF Grant NOFA (SFY 16‐17) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $650,000.00 VTF Grant NOFA (SFY 15‐16) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $521,301.68 VTF Grant NOFA (SFY 14‐15) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $472,473.67 VTF Grant NOFA (SFY 13‐14) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $442,020.00 Veterans Assistance $0.00 $0.00 ‐$157.66 $22,901.34 VTA $10,612.00 $24,840.00 $743,342.00 2,760,641.32 Working Balance ‐$257,192.00 ‐$228,097.00 $529,516.32 $2,596,160.81 3,981

Pennsylvania State Veterans' Commission

1 June 2018 at 10:00 AM Hollidaysburg Veterans Home 1000 (10) CALL TO ORDER Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Commission Introductions Chairman Ed Burris Vice-Chairman Sam Petrovich 1010 (5) OATH OF OFFICE

• Mr. Robert W. Hill

Maj Gen Anthony Carrelli 1015 (2) Approval of the April 6, 2018 Meeting Minutes REQUIRES A VOTE 1017 (10) DMVA Military Update Maj Gen Anthony Carrelli 1027 (5) VISN 4 Update

• Mr. Chuck Thilges

OLD BUSINESS 1032 (2) DMVA, Chief Counsel

• Ms. Elizabeth Pettis

1034 (3) DMVA Policy, Planning & Legislative Affairs Update

• Mr. Joel Mutschler

1037 (3) DMVA Special Assistant/PIRO Update

• Mr. Rick Hamp

1040 (3) DMVA Bureau of State Veterans' Homes Update

• Mr. Andrew Ruscavage

1043 (3) Approval of Programs Report (Report provided by DMVA) REQUIRES A VOTE DMVA Division of Services & Programs Update

• Mr. Brian Natali

1046 (3) DMVA Division of Outreach & Reintegration

• Mr. Chip Gilliland

1049 (5) SVC By-Law Committee

• Mr. Sam Petrovich

1054 (5) SVC Act 66 Committee

• Mr. Edward Hanke

1059 (5) SVC RETX Committee

• Mr. Henry Desrosiers

1104 (5) SVC Legislative Committee

• Mr. Paul Kennedy

1109 (5) SVC Pensions/Relief/Grave Marking/Military Cemetery Committee

• Mr. John Brenner

1114 (10) SB 1037 Discussion Chairman Ed Burris NEW BUSINESS 1124 (5) Hall of Fame Nominations REQUIRES A VOTE Service Organization Updates: 1129 (5) 1134 (5) 1139 (5) 1144 (5) Disabled American Veterans Catholic War Veterans Vietnam Veterans of America Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America

• Mr. Ed Hanke
• Mr. William Wright
• Mr. Tom Haberkorn
• Mr. Chris Fidler

1149 (5) Good of the Order/Announcement 1154 (5) Discussion Topics for next meeting Chairman Ed Burris 1159

Next Meeting: Friday, Sept 7, 2018 @ 10:00AM

Southeastern Veterans Center 1 Veterans Drive, Spring City, PA 19475 ADJOURNMENT RETIRING OF COLORS Chairman Ed Burris Vice-Chairman Sam Petrovich

Bureau of Veterans' Homes Authorized Beds Monthly Status Report from April 1 to 30, 2018

Delaware Valley Veterans' Home, Philadelphia - Peter Ojeda - Commandant Level of Care Authorized Beds Beds Assigned Beds Vacant Infrastructure Beds on Hold Suspended Beds Percentage Filled Admissions Average Admissions since 2014 Discharges Average Discharges since 2014 Expired Average Expirations since 2014 Waiting List Veteran Waiting List Non-Vet

Nursing Care 100 100 100% 2 1 1 31 19 Secured 30 30 100% 1 4 8 Personal Care 41 11 27% 7 1 4 TOTAL 171 141 82% 3 6 8 12 1 5 36 31 Non-Veteran Census Percent 4% 5 10 3

Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center, Scranton - James Miller - Commandant Level of Care Authorized Beds Beds Assigned Beds Vacant Infrastructure Beds on Hold Suspended Beds Percentage Filled Admissions Average Admissions since 2014 Discharges Average Discharges since 2014 Expired Average Expirations since 2014 Waiting List Veteran Waiting List Non-Vet

Nursing Care 156 124 32 79% 9 4 3 13 13 Secured 40 32 8 80% 3 2 2 TOTAL 196 156 40 80% 12 8 6 5 3 5 15 13 Non-Veteran Census Percent 11% 10 6 4

Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home, Hollidaysburg - Deborah Nesbella - Commandant Level of Care Authorized Beds Beds Assigned Beds Vacant Infrastructure Beds on Hold Suspended Beds Percentage Filled Admissions Average Admissions since 2014 Discharges Average Discharges since 2014 Expired Average Expirations since 2014 Waiting List Veteran Waiting List Non-Vet

Nursing Care 231 208 23 90% 11 5 4 2 2 Secured 26 23 3 88% 1 1 1 Personal Care 101 60 41 59% 2 2 1 Domiciliary 66 47 19 71% TOTAL 424 338 86 80% 13 7 8 4 5 5 4 2 Non-Veteran Census Percent 12% 10 6 5

Pennsylvania Soldiers' & Sailors' Home, Erie - Barbara Raymond - Commandant Level of Care Authorized Beds Beds Assigned Beds Vacant Infrastructure Beds on Hold Suspended Beds Percentage Filled Admissions Average Admissions since 2014 Discharges Average Discharges since 2014 Expired Average Expirations since 2014 Waiting List Veteran Waiting List Non-Vet

Nursing Care 75 51 24 24 100% 24 9 Secured 32 31 1 97% 2 1 23 9 Personal Care 80 54 26 68% 1 5 6 2 Domiciliary 20 20 100% TOTAL 207 156 51 24 75% 3 6 5 4 1 8 53 20 Non-Veteran Census Percent 13% 5 5 5

Southeastern Veterans' Center, Spring City - Rohan Blackwood - Commandant Level of Care Authorized Beds Beds Assigned Beds Vacant Infrastructure Beds on Hold Suspended Beds Percentage Filled Admissions Average Admissions since 2014 Discharges Average Discharges since 2014 Expired Average Expirations since 2014 Waiting List Veteran Waiting List Non-Vet

Nursing Care 208 200 8 96% 5 6 3 47 6 Secured 30 28 2 93% 1 6 3 Personal Care 54 53 1 98% 4 1 11 2 TOTAL 292 281 11 96% 9 12 8 4 3 6 64 11 Non-Veteran Census Percent 13% 11 6 5

Southwestern Veterans' Center, Pittsburgh - Richard R. Adams - Commandant Level of Care Authorized Beds Beds Assigned Beds Vacant Infrastructure Beds on Hold Suspended Beds Percentage Filled Admissions Average Admissions since 2014 Discharges Average Discharges since 2014 Expired Average Expirations since 2014 Waiting List Veteran Waiting List Non-Vet

Nursing Care 196 192 4 98% 9 10 2 Secured 40 37 3 93% 3 2 1 TOTAL 236 229 7 97% 12 8 2 6 11 7 2 Non-Veteran Census Percent 14% 10 4 9

Recapitulation / Pennsylvania Bureau of Veterans' Homes Level of Care Authorized Beds Beds Assigned Beds Vacant Infrastructure Beds on Hold Suspended Beds Percentage Filled Admissions Average Admissions since 2014 Discharges Average Discharges since 2014 Expired AverageExpi rations since 2014 Waiting List Veteran Waiting List Non-Vet

Nursing Care 966 875 91 24 91% 36 16 21 119 49 Secured 198 181 17 91% 9 6 3 36 20 Personal Care 276 178 68 64% 7 15 19 8 Domiciliary 86 67 19 78% TOTALS 1,526 1,301 225 24 85% 52 40 37 18 24 25 174 77 Non-Veteran Census Percent 12% 46 28 25

Non-Veteran Census Number DVVH 5 4% GMVC 16 11% HVH 39 12% PSSH 19 13% SEVC 35 13% SWVC 30 14% Total 144 12%

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Legislation Update to the State Veterans Com m ission

DMVA Policy, Planning, and Legislative Affairs 717-861-8719 Bills are hyperlinked to the appropriate website if you wish to review the legislation.

Bills Pending in Second Cham ber 3 / 1 9 / 2 0 1 8 to 5 / 1 6 / 2 0 1 8

HB 215 Boback, Karen(R) Amends Title 75 (Vehicles), in registration of vehicles, further providing for special plates for veterans and providing for special plates for recipients of legion of merit. Companions: HCO 248 (Co-sponsor Memo) Bill History: 03-26-18 S Reported as committed from Senate Transportation 03-26-18 S First consideration 05-21-18 S Set on the Senate Calendar HB 653 Masser, Kurt(R) Amends Title 68 (Real & Personal Property), in real property, providing for real estate foreclosure of vacant and abandoned property and for sheriff's comm ission and credit or attorney fees. Companions: HCO 463 (Co-sponsor Memo) SB 471 (Related) Bill History: 04-16-18 S Laid on the table 04-16-18 S Removed from the table 05-21-18 S Set on the Senate Calendar HB 1409 Wentling, Parke(R) Amends Title 34 (Game), in hunting and furtaking licenses, further providing for resident license & fee exemptions & for license costs & fees; providing for permit exemptions; and making editorial changes. Companions: HCO2048 (Co-sponsor Mem o) SB 240 (Related) Bill History: 03-12-18 H Final Passage (Vote: Y: 187/ N: 0) 03-16-18 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Game and Fisheries

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03-28-18 S Discussed during informational meeting, House Gam e and Fisheries -- House Game and Fisheries HB 1641 Cutler, Bryan(R) Act providing for competitive integrated employment in State & County agencies & any entity providing services for working-age Pennsylvanians with a disability; est. Employment First & Em ployment First Oversight Commission; imposing duties. Companions: HCO 482 (Co-sponsor Memo) SB 21 (Related) Bill History: 12-11-17 H Final Passage (Vote: Y: 191/ N: 0) 01-02-18 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Labor and Industry 04-17-18 S Press conference held HB 1964 Rader, Jack(R) Act designating a portion of State Route 115 in Monroe County as the Submarine Veterans Mem orial Highway. Bill History: 04-25-18 S Reported as committed from Senate Transportation 04-25-18 S First consideration 05-21-18 S Set on the Senate Calendar HB 2018 Goodman, Neal(D) Act designating a portion of PA Route 54 in West Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County, as the Francis V. "Angie" McAndrew Mem orial Highway. Companions: HCO2760 (Co-sponsor Mem o) Bill History: 04-10-18 Third consideration 4: 34pm 04-10-18 H Final Passage (Vote: Y: 190/ N: 0) 04-11-18 S Received in the Senate and referred to Senate Transportation SB 21 Mensch, Bob(R) Act providing for competitive integrated employment in State, county & local agencies & entities; est. Employment First, the Governor's Cabinet for People with Disabilities & the Employm ent First Oversight Commission. Companions: HB 1641 (Related) SCO 284 (Co-sponsor Memo) Bill History: 02-08-18 H Received in the House and referred to House Labor and Industry 02-26-18 H Discussed at budget hearing with Departm ent

• f Labor &, Senate Appropriations Industry -- Senate

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Appropriations 04-17-18 H Press conference held SB 552 Aument, Ryan(R) Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs), & 75 (Vehicles), in

• Dept. of Military Affairs, providing for PA Vet. Memorial

Fund; providing for Veterans Memorial Commission, and for expiration of the Trust Fund; further providing for plates. Companions: SCO 714 (Co-sponsor Memo) Bill History: 04-10-18 H Set on the House Calendar 04-10-18 Second consideration 4: 11pm 04-10-18 H Rereferred to House Appropriations SB 1002 White, Donald(R) Act designating a bridge on that portion of State Route 1041 over the Mahoning Creek in Grant Township and Canoe Township, as the Army SPC Christine L. Mayes Mem orial Bridge; & designating the Sgt. Edward John Parada Mem orial Bridge. Companions: HB 1881 (Related) Bill History: 03-19-18 Third consideration 4: 41pm 03-19-18 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 49/ N: 0) 03-20-18 H Received in the House and referred to House Transportation SB 1041 Bartolotta, Cam era(R) Amends Title 51 (Military Affairs), in veteran-owned small businesses, providing for defs., repealing provisions relating to defs., further providing for exemption and providing for veteran-owned business logotype. Companions: SCO1201 (Co-sponsor Mem o) Bill History: 04-24-18 Third consideration 4: 11pm 04-24-18 S Final Passage (Vote: Y: 49/ N: 0) 04-26-18 H Received in the House and referred to House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Prepared.

Resolutions

HR 682 Stephens, Todd(R) Resolution urging the US Sec. of Health & Human Services to select the form er Naval Air Stations in Willow Grove, Warminster & Horsham for study on implications of perfluoroalkyl & polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination.

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Last Action: 4- 9-18 H Adopted (Vote: Y: 196/ N: 0) HR 703 Longietti, Mark(D) Resolution honoring and recognizing the service and sacrifice of m embers of the United States Armed Forces and their families on the occasion of "Arm ed Forces Day," May 19, 2018. Last Action: 5- 2-18 H Adopted (Vote: Y: 191/ N: 0) HR 718 Barbin, Bryan(D) Resolution designating May 11, 2018, as "Military Spouse Appreciation Day" in Pennsylvania. Last Action: 5- 2-18 H Adopted (Vote: Y: 191/ N: 0) HR 753 Kinsey, Stephen(D) Resolution designating April 17, 2018, as "Tuskegee Airmen Day" in Pennsylvania. Last Action: 4-17-18 H Adopted (Vote: Y: 195/ N: 0) HR 755 Benninghoff, Kerry(R) Resolution designating the month of April 2018 as "Professional Counselor Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Last Action: 4-10-18 H Adopted (Vote: Y: 196/ N: 0) HR 774 Keefer, Dawn (F)(R) Resolution recognizing March 29, 2018, as "Welcome Hom e Vietnam Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania. Last Action: 4-11-18 H Adopted (Vote: Y: 193/ N: 0) HR 780 Rader, Jack(R) Resolution recognizing the Vet 22 campaign and raising awareness for the ongoing epidemic of veteran suicide and the war at hom e with a symbolic color. Last Action: 5- 1-18 H Adopted (Vote: Y: 194/ N: 0) HR 790 Gillen, Mark(R) Resolution designating March 21, 2018, as "Rosie the Riveter Day" in Pennsylvania. Last Action: 4- 9-18 H Adopted (Vote: Y: 196/ N: 0) HR 823 Frankel, Dan(D) Resolution designating April 8 through 15, 2018 as "Days

• f Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust" and

recognizing April 12, 2018 as "Holocaust Rem embrance Day" in Pennsylvania. Last Action: 4-10-18 H Adopted (Vote: Y: 196/ N: 0)

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HR 826 Brown, Rosem ary(R) Resolution designating the month of April 2018 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. Last Action: 4-30-18 H Adopted (Vote: Y: 193/ N: 0) HR 856 Turzai, Mike(R) Resolution recognizing "The Wall That Heals," a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, which will be on display at the State Capitol from May 9 through 13, 2018. Last Action: 5- 1-18 H Adopted (Vote: Y: 194/ N: 0) HR 872 McClinton, Joanna(D) Resolution recognizing the month of May 2018 as "National Drug Court Month" in Pennsylvania. Last Action: 5- 1-18 H Adopted (Vote: Y: 194/ N: 0) HR 878 Mako, Zachary (F)(R) Resolution recognizing the month of May 2018 as "Blue Star Mothers of Am erica Month" in Pennsylvania. Last Action: 5- 2-18 H Adopted (Vote: Y: 191/ N: 0)

Upcoming Committee Meetings

• 21 May 18 – Senate State Government Committee to consider SB 1037, Civil Service Reform.

Budget Bills

• HB 2121 sponsored by Representative Saylor
• HB 2077 sponsored by Representative Markosek
• SB 980 sponsored by Senate Hughes

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Congress: Legislation of Interest as of 5/16/18

Bill Description Status H.R. 4910 The Veterans Cemetery Benefit Correction Act 5/8/18 – Received in Senate H.R. 4335 Servicemember Family Burial Act 5/8/18 – Received in Senate H.R. 5674 VA MISSION Act 5/8/18 – Reported House VA H.R. 5520 VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018 5/8/18 – Reported House VA H.R. 4958 Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2018 5/8/18 – Reported House VA H.R. 4345 Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2017 13 Dec 17 – House Judiciary referred to subcommittee H.R. 1472 Military/Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 (Companion: S. 591) 5 Apr 17 – House Veterans Affairs

• S. 1086

H.R. 5121 Expand TRICARE Reserve Select Coverage (TRS) 10 May 17 – Senate Armed Services 27 Feb 18 – House Armed Services

• S. 2416

H.R. 5038 National Guard and Reserves Benefits Parity Act (Rep. Rothfus signed on as a co-sponsor on 4/18/18) 12 Feb 18 – Senate Armed Services 15 Feb 18- House Armed Services

Bureau of Veterans' Homes Available Beds Monthly Status Report from April 1 to 30, 2018

Delaware Valley Veterans' Home, Philadelphia - Peter Ojeda - Commandant Level of Care Available Beds Beds Assigned Beds Vacant Average Beds Vacant Percentage Filled Waiting List Veteran Nursing Care 100 100 100% 31 Secured 30 30 100% 4 Personal Care 41 11 27% 1 TOTAL 171 141 3 82% 36 Non-Veteran Census Percent 2 4% Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center, Scranton - James Miller - Commandant Level of Care Available Beds Beds Assigned Beds Vacant Average Beds Vacant Percentage Filled Waiting List Veteran Nursing Care 156 124 32 79% 13 Secured 40 32 8 80% 2 TOTAL 196 156 40 14 80% 15 Non-Veteran Census Percent 27 11% Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home, Hollidaysburg - Deborah Nesbella - Commandant Level of Care Available Beds Beds Assigned Beds Vacant Average Beds Vacant Percentage Filled Waiting List Veteran Nursing Care 231 208 23 90% 2 Secured 26 23 3 88% 1 Personal Care 101 60 41 59% 1 Domiciliary 66 47 19 71% TOTAL 424 338 86 74 80% 4 Non-Veteran Census Percent 80 12% Pennsylvania Soldiers' & Sailors' Home, Erie - Barbara Raymond - Commandant Level of Care Available Beds Beds Assigned Beds Vacant Average Beds Vacant Percentage Filled Waiting List Veteran Nursing Care 51 51 100% 24 Secured 32 31 1 97% 23 Personal Care 80 54 26 68% 6 Domiciliary 20 20 100% TOTAL 183 156 27 21 85% 53 Non-Veteran Census Percent 24 13% Southeastern Veterans' Center, Spring City - Rohan Blackwood - Commandant Level of Care Available Beds Beds Assigned Beds Vacant Percentage Filled Waiting List Veteran Nursing Care 208 200 8 96% 47 Secured 30 28 2 93% 6 Personal Care 54 53 1 98% 11 TOTAL 292 281 11 16 96% 64 Non-Veteran Census Percent 14 13% Southwestern Veterans' Center, Pittsburgh - Richard R. Adams - Commandant Level of Care Available Beds Beds Assigned Beds Vacant Average Beds Vacant Percentage Filled Waiting List Veteran Nursing Care 196 192 4 98% 2 Secured 40 37 3 93% TOTAL 236 229 7 11 97% 2 Non-Veteran Census Percent 9 14% Recapitulation / Pennsylvania Bureau of Veterans' Homes Level of Care Available Beds Beds Assigned Beds Vacant Average Beds Vacant Percentage Filled Waiting List Veteran Nursing Care 942 875 67 93% 119 Secured 198 181 17 91% 36 Personal Care 276 178 68 64% 19 Domiciliary 86 67 19 78% TOTALS 1,502 1,301 201 129 87% 174 Non-Veteran Census Percent 165 12%

Non-Veteran Census Number DVVH 5 4% GMVC 16 11% HVH 39 12% PSSH 19 13% SEVC 35 13% SWVC 30 14% Total 144 12%